In what ways can stories act as medicine?

I'm not entirely sure what 'the act' specifically refers to here. It could be a magazine, a news source, or something else. Without more context, it's difficult to determine the top stories.

In Act 1 of the 3 act structure in short stories, the key element is the setup. This includes introducing the main characters, the setting, and the initial situation. For example, in a short story about a treasure hunt, you'd introduce the treasure hunter, the old map they found, and the jungle where the treasure is supposedly hidden. Act 2's key element is the conflict. So, the treasure hunter faces various obstacles like wild animals and rival treasure hunters. In Act 3, the key is the resolution. The treasure hunter overcomes all the challenges and finds the treasure.

One story could be a child caught in the act of making a handmade card for their mom on Mother's Day. The mom walked in just as the child was adding the final touches, like a big red heart. It was a sweet moment of the child's love being discovered mid - creation.

One way is through illness. For example, in some stories, a parent might die of a terminal disease like cancer. Another way could be in an accident, like a car crash or a workplace accident. And some stories may have parents die in battles or wars if it's a story set in a war - torn area.

Gender can tell stories in how they use language. Women may use more adjectives and words related to emotions. They could say 'The beautiful sunset made her feel so serene' in a story. Men may use more action - verbs. For example, 'He ran fast to catch the thief'. Also, the pacing of the story can be different. Women might have a slower pacing to build up the emotional tension, while men may have a faster one to keep the action going.

" Medicine and Cultivation " was an online novel written by the author, Xiao Mao. It was published on Qidian Chinese Network and was a Xianxia novel. The novel told the story of the female protagonist who transmigrated to the world of cultivation and became a miracle doctor based on modern knowledge. In the novel, after the female protagonist transmigrated to the world of cultivation, she found herself penniless and seriously injured. With her modern knowledge, she successfully healed herself and began her journey of cultivation. In the process of cultivation, the female lead made many friends with her medical skills and helped them solve many problems. At the same time, she also obtained many precious medicinal herbs and magic treasures with her medical skills. In the end, the female lead became a miracle doctor of a generation and was respected and revered by the cultivation world. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!

One of the best 'caught in the act' stories I've heard was about a cat. The owner had left some freshly baked cookies on the counter to cool. When they came back, they caught the cat with its paw in the cookie jar, literally. There were crumbs all over its face and it was trying to quickly gobble up the cookie it had managed to get a hold of.

One of the top stories could be about how the Equality Act is being implemented in workplaces to ensure equal opportunities for all employees regardless of gender, race, or disability. For example, companies are making changes to their hiring and promotion processes.

Another element is the presence of a menacing entity. It could be a ghost, a monster or a deranged human. For example, in many stories, a vengeful spirit haunts the main characters. There are often elements of the unknown and the unexpected, like strange noises or sudden disappearances that keep the readers or viewers on edge. Also, a sense of isolation is common. When the characters are alone or cut off from help, it heightens the horror.

It makes the story more vivid. When you practice act in short stories, readers can better visualize what's happening. For example, if a character is running, a detailed description of their running gait and the sound of their footsteps can bring the scene to life.